Alder

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

March 18 - April 14

Planetary Ruler:

Mars

Animal Association:

Fox

Ruling Deity:

Bran

Magical Properties:

Courage, evolving spirituality, self-reliance, adventurism, charm and leadership skills

Ash

Gender Association:

Feminine

Date Association:

February 18 - March 17

Planetary Ruler:

Neptune

Animal Association:

Adder

Ruling Deity:

Gwydion

Magical Properties:

Intelligence, wit, communication, knowledge, curiosity

Birch

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

December 24 - January 20

Planetary Ruler:

Sun

Animal Association:

The White Stag

Ruling Deity:

Lugh

Magical Properties:

Rebirth, patience, organization, leadership skills, diligence, loyalty, the calming of emotions

Elder

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

November 25 - December 23

Planetary Ruler:

Saturn

Animal Association:

Raven

Ruling Deity:

Cailleach Beara

Magical Properties:

Faerie Magic, protection from evil, imagination, change

Hawthorn

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

May 13 - June 9

Planetary Ruler:

Vulcan

Animal Association:

Owl

Ruling Deity:

Olwen

Magical Properties:

Wisdom, psychic protection, patience, creativity, confidence, charm

Hazel

Gender Association:

Feminine

Date Association:

August 5 - September 1

Planetary Ruler:

Mercury

Animal Association:

Salmon

Ruling Deity:

Manannan Mac Lir

Magical Properties:

Artistic ability, magical knowledge, optimism

Holly

Gender Association:

Feminine

Date Association:

July 8 - August 4

Planetary Ruler:

Earth

Animal Association:

Unicorn

Ruling Deity:

Govannon

Magical Properties:

Purity, strength, logic, power transfer, protection

Ivy

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

September 30 - October 27

Planetary Ruler:

Persephone

Animal Association:

Butterfly

Ruling Deity:

Guinevere

Magical Properties:

Determination, strength, optimism, spiritual growth

Oak

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

June 10 - July 7

Planetary Ruler:

Jupiter

Animal Association:

Wren

Ruling Deity:

Dagda

Magical Properties:

Truth, steadfast knowledge, protection

Reed

Gender Association:

Feminine

Date Association:

October 28 - November 24

Planetary Ruler:

Pluto

Animal Association:

Hound

Ruling Deity:

Pwyll

Magical Properties:

Wisdom, scholarship, fearlessness, destiny

Rowan

Gender Association:

Masculine

Date Association:

January 21 - February 17

Planetary Ruler:

Uranus

Animal Association:

Dragon

Ruling Deity:

Brigid

Magical Properties:

Originality, free-thinking, psychic ability, love and understanding

Vine

Gender Association:

Masculine and feminine

Date Association:

September 2 - September 29

Planetary Ruler:

Venus

Animal Association:

Swan

Ruling Deity:

Tuatha De Danaan

Magical Properties:

Spiritual initiation, sacred knowledge, authority

Willow

Gender Association:

Feminine

Date Association:

April 15 - May 12

Planetary Ruler:

Moon, Mars

Animal Association:

Hare

Ruling Deity:

Ceridwen

Elemental Association:

Magical Properties:

Death and rebirth, cyclical energy, change, emotion, will

Willow is an amazing wood for magical tools because it is already perfectly aligned to magic (the movement of energy guided by will ).  This wood reacts to the will of the one who is utilizing it, enhancing it accordingly.  The stronger the will, the more effective the wood.

Willow is extremely useful in healing.  It is also good for love spells and rituals involving emotion.  It also increases psychic abilities, and is a great tool for divination as well (especially concerning luck matters).